Text Structures

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, helping the reader visualize it.

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What does sequence mean in text structures?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events or steps occur, often using words like first, next, and finally.

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What are key words that indicate a sequence?

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Key words include first, next, then, finally.

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What does compare and contrast mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that shows how two or more topics or ideas are similar and different.

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What is cause and effect in text structures?

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Cause and effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of a descriptive text structure.

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An example is describing a beach: 'The beach has soft, white sand, clear blue water, and tall palm trees swaying in the breeze.'

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What is the purpose of using sequence in writing?

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The purpose of using sequence is to help readers understand the order of events or steps in a process.

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How can you identify a compare and contrast text structure?

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You can identify it by looking for words like 'similar', 'different', 'on the other hand', or 'however'.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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An example is: 'It rained heavily (cause), so the streets flooded (effect).'

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What type of text structure would you use to explain a recipe?

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You would use a sequence text structure to explain the steps in a recipe.